Phoenix Suns Recall Elie Okobo from NAZ
December 22, 2018 - NBA G League (G League)
Northern Arizona Suns News Release
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. - The Phoenix Suns announced today they have recalled guard Elie Okobo from the Northern Arizona Suns.
This was Okobo's second career assignment to the NBA G League. He averaged 18.6 points, 7.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 steals in five games after getting assigned on Dec. 11.
Overall for the NAZ Suns, Okobo has averaged 18.6 points, 7.9 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 36.3 minutes per game in seven contests. He scored 20+ points four times and achieved two double-doubles, including a 21-point, 14-assist day against the Erie BayHawks on Friday at the 2018 MGM Resorts NBA G League Winter Showcase in Las Vegas.
The Phoenix Suns next play tonight at the Washington Wizards at 5 p.m. MT.
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